Blog Index
- February 17, 2026
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Mazatlán to Barra part 5, Manzanilla, Custecomate & Barra de Navidad
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February 16, 2026
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2 Days in Barra de Navidad
Thursday Afternoon — February 12th Having Barra as our last stop on this three week cruise is the perfect finale…Continue reading »
February 13, 2026
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Tenacatita to Barra de Navidad
Farewell Tenacatita Wednesday, February 11thIt was an easy morning—coffee in hand, anchor up, and off we went toward Manzanilla (with…Continue reading »
February 12, 2026
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Mazatlán to Barra part 4, Perula & Tenacatita
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February 10, 2026
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Perula and on to Tenacatita
Friday, February 6 Our 17-hour night passage was a pleasant, easy cruise with light winds and slow, rolling seas around…Continue reading »
February 7, 2026
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Mazatlan to Barra part 3 – La Cruz & Yelapa
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February 6, 2026
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La Cruz and Yelapa
Wednesday February 4th We’re up and out of Chacala around 6ish as planned. The morning air is cool, and whales…Continue reading »
February 5, 2026
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Mazatlán to Barra part 2 – San Blas & Chacala
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February 4, 2026
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Chacala, a seaside gem
Chacala Here’s a Chacala description straight from Shawn and Heather’s cruising guide, and it’s too perfect not to share: “Chacala…Continue reading »
February 3, 2026
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Mazatlan to Barra part 1
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February 3, 2026
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San Blas, Ensenada de Matanchen
Enhance by AI for your reading pleasure SaturdayWe slipped out of the Isabel anchorage early, bound for Matanchen. The winds…Continue reading »
February 1, 2026
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Isla Isabel
Friday, January 30 We arrived around 9 a.m after an overnight sail from Dog Island. We're heading for the south…Continue reading »
January 30, 2026
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Adios Mazatlán
Wednesday, January 28th Chris was happy with the new canvas work. With the addition of covers for the outside windows,…Continue reading »
January 28, 2026
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Mazatlán boat prep
The trip began with a massive storm sweeping through the Midwest, and—of course—Chris’s flight out of Minneapolis was canceled. He…Continue reading »
January 24, 2026
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Launching the 2026 Sailing Season: Southbound on Strikhedonia
It’s that time again—time to kick off the 2026 sailing season. This year begins with a special opportunity: crewing…Continue reading »
December 14, 2025
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Celebrating 23 years sailing Gato Loco on the Sea of Cortez
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October 25, 2025
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Gato Loco’s back on the Sea of Cortez
What a joyful day in Pueto Penasco! We're sailing out of the harbor with Gato Loco fully recovered from the…Continue reading »
May 11, 2025
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Baja 2025 Gonzaga Bay wind storm disaster Recovery
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxAOANFZAyw[/embedyt] Monday, May 5th San Felipe, Baja (after the rescue) A big thank you to Jeffrey for meeting the…Continue reading »
May 7, 2025
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Paul’s Tiller Time accounting of our Gonzaga disaster
Tiller Time report Sat 5/3 Departed Isla Polmo 11:30am to Bahía Gonzaga. Local wind projected to shift west and build…Continue reading »
May 7, 2025
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A beautiful sail to Gonzaga turns to disaster
Sorry I took very few photos as I was very busy. May 4th 5:45 pm the Mexican Marine rescue finally…Continue reading »
May 5, 2025
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Big winds to Isla Pulmo (2nd Leg)
You may heard we had a high wind incident in Gonzaga Bay. I'll write a full blog on the crazy…Continue reading »
May 2, 2025
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Northern Sea of Cortez Anchorage Crawl (Day 1)
What perfect day for a crossing. South winds 14 – 18kts for most of the day. The 14 hour crossing…Continue reading »
April 30, 2025
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Northern Sea cruise Departed today with favorable winds
April 30th (day 1) Alarms went off at 4:45 Wednesday morning, a day earlier than planned to take advantage…Continue reading »
April 9, 2025
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Baja 2024 in Review
A fun look back to our Baja 2024 cruise as we prepare to sail out again this season. A new…Continue reading »
May 29, 2024
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North Bound Crew Home Safe and Sound
May 27, 2024 (Day 11) (Continued) Up a few hours before sunrise, no issues getting up and out of the…Continue reading »
May 26, 2024
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Part 4: Northbound Crew
May 23, 2024 (Day 8) Entering the home stretch, heading to Bay of LA today. Started off with some…Continue reading »
May 23, 2024
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The Journey North to Puerto Penasco (part 3)
May 21, 2024 (Day 6) Well, I guess it’s too much to ask for that we have a completely mishap…Continue reading »
May 21, 2024
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The Journey North to Puerto Penasco
Saturday May 19th (Day 4) Underway early this morning as we have a long haul sail today to Concepcion Bay. …Continue reading »
May 18, 2024
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Gato Loco North Bound with new Crew
May 16th Hello all, this is Kate taking over for Lowell as official blogger of the last leg of…Continue reading »
May 17, 2024
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Los Loco Loiterers – Day 4
May 13th Today the story is of the Big One that got away. Our overnight in the Ballandra anchorage was…Continue reading »
May 13, 2024
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Los Loco Loiterers Cruise – It Begins
Friday May 10th Yesterday afternoon is a bit of a blur. Chis hit the hardware store for a propane hose,…Continue reading »
May 11, 2024
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Rally Days
Monday May 6th Moonday May 6th You got to love a parade. Today the Rally fleet heads out to…Continue reading »
May 7, 2024
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San Juanico and Isla Coronados anchorage Fun
Friday May 3rd Up at sunrise to get an early start for passage Mulege to San Jaunico 65 miles…Continue reading »
May 4, 2024
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Gato Loco in Conception Bay and Mulege
Thursday May 2nd (Santispac beach Conception Bay) Loving this cool weather and light breezes at night. We’ve caught up on…Continue reading »
May 2, 2024
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Good Bye to the Northern Sea.
Tuesday April 30th As we depart the norther Sea I think it was a little fickle this year, delaying our…Continue reading »
April 30, 2024
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Gato Loco anchors at Yurts ville south of Bay of LA
Sunday April 28th We’re glad to have the Whale Channel passage behind us. No drama this time only currents pushing…Continue reading »
April 28, 2024
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Gato Loco finally escapes to Baja.
The weather window we hoped for, opened early and we were able to push off from the Penasco dock at…Continue reading »
April 26, 2024
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Gato Loco on track to depart south Tomorrow Saturday
As you might expect we're watching weather very closely. The first Baja weather photo above shows our morning departure with…Continue reading »
April 25, 2024
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Gato Loco cruise start aborted due to weather
Sailing out of the Penasco harbor at 5:30 yesterday morning we experienced strong winds and high seas. After 2 hour…Continue reading »
April 6, 2024
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Gato Loco Leg 1 south bound to Loreto Baja
The April 24th departure date is coming up fast. Frankie and I were in Penasco working the final details for…Continue reading »
March 13, 2024
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Heading to the Baja Sailing Rally in Loreto
This will be the 13th annual Baja Rally bring sailors together cruising the Loreto Bay National Park of Islands. Follow…Continue reading »
January 31, 2024
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Gato Loco sailing season 2024
The Gato Loco crew is sailing back to Loreto for the 2024 Baja Rally after missing last year’s season. We…Continue reading »
May 23, 2022
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Big wind in whale channel–A cautionary Tail
Friday May 20th It was a pleasant afternoon yesterday in Bay of LA. We arrived 4ish and soon headed…Continue reading »
May 19, 2022
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Foggy days in Baja
Tuesday May 17th Fog banks have been following us the past day to the east. We woke this morning with…Continue reading »
May 18, 2022
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Conception and Mulege heading north
Sunday May 15th Heading Conception Bay today but first we wanted to make a very special…Continue reading »
May 15, 2022
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Leg 3 back to Penasco begins
Thursday May 19th Frist leg 3 crew Kurt and Gwen arrival today. They’re flying the new American…Continue reading »
May 14, 2022
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Gato Loco Live (Heading north)
Saturday May 14th A quick update as we will be out of cell range for a couple…Continue reading »
May 13, 2022
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Leg 2 Crew’s final days
Monday May 9th Yes the tradition continues as Moon Drifter hosted French Toast breakfast for the boats that…Continue reading »
May 11, 2022
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Rally Days 2022 part 2
Saturday May 7th Starting this Update with humpback photo that Trever sent us taken on our way to Monserrate. They…Continue reading »
May 8, 2022
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Rally Days begin
Thursday May 5th The Multihull rally begins with a Cinco de Mayo meet and greet party at…Continue reading »
May 6, 2022
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One more anchorage before the Rally
Wednesday May 4th Sailed into Puerto Escondido mid-day to drop rally shirts and fuel up. A quick…Continue reading »
May 4, 2022
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Live from Gato Loco
Tuesday May 3rd Jumping ahead a bit. San Juanico and Coronados report later. Nice overnight anchorage at…Continue reading »
May 3, 2022
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Easy Days–Conception & Mulege
Friday May 29th After the longer passages in the northern Sea we now have legs 45nmi or…Continue reading »
April 30, 2022
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Santa Rosalia by sunset
Thursday April 28th Sunset my ass!! We use an average boat speed of 6kts when we figure an…Continue reading »
April 28, 2022
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A Pod of Orca’s and Island fun
Wednesday May27th Big plans today. We’re heading down to Isla Salsipuedes to hike the island have lunch and…Continue reading »
April 27, 2022
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Whale Channel was good to us
Tuesday May 26th Crew up early in Refugio for the 46 mile run into Bay of LA. No morning coffee…Continue reading »
April 26, 2022
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Anchored in Puerto Refugio
Monday May 25th The Gato crew appreciated a comfortable cool night to decompress from the stress preparing, provisioning…Continue reading »
April 24, 2022
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Awesome downwind leg to Puerto Lobos
Disclaimer I’ve had a good happy hour before writing this blog. The decision to sail toward Puerto Lobo…Continue reading »
April 24, 2022
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Windy weather for Gato Loco cruise departure
Yes Our departure finds Arizona with weather creating strong winds. There’s Arizona forest fires being fueled by strong winds. One…Continue reading »
April 13, 2022
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Baja Sailing Rally 22 cruise plans coming together
The 2019 beach party on Isla Coronado was a fun time as you can tell from the group photo…Continue reading »
March 24, 2022
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It’s time to go Sailing 2022
Let’s go sailing. It’s been TOO LONG. The last blog about upcoming cruises was “Sailing into a new decade” published…Continue reading »
November 18, 2020
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Gato Loco crew back and report fun filled trip
Gato Loco sailed into the Penasco harbor last Saturday 6ish pm, crossing the Sea 85 miles from Puertecitos. The…Continue reading »
November 12, 2020
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Gato Loco sends photos while in Gonzaga Bay
Bill has his drone with him on this cruise and getting some great aerial shots. While they’re anchored near…Continue reading »
November 10, 2020
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Gato Loco arrives in Gonzaga Bay
Good news, I heard from Gato Loco last night (Monday) after just arriving in Gonzaga Bay. They reported an…Continue reading »
November 7, 2020
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Gato Loco finds Light winds to Puerto Lobos
The Gato Loco crew reported light winds and flat seas on their first leg to Puerto Lobos. They…Continue reading »
November 5, 2020
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Gato Loco slips out for a Northern Sea of Cortez cruise
Awesome news, after not sailing during the spring due to the pandemic Gato Loco departed today for a cruise…Continue reading »
September 23, 2020
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Our cruising grounds – San Carlos to Puerto Penasco (9/21/2020)
Sailing into the new decade hasn’t turned out anything like we hoped. We watched in March as the Covid 19…Continue reading »
February 5, 2020
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Sailing into the new decade–Sailing 2020
Dos Buenos anchored on the hard in Cholla Bay Crossing our 4th decade sailing feels like a significant achievement and…Continue reading »
January 1, 2020
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Happy New Year from Gato Loco
Wishing all our sailing friends the best for 2020. Plans are underway for the 2020 sailing season. More on that…Continue reading »
June 12, 2019
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Gato Loco–Leg 5, Fish On, The Final Update
Monday June 3rd Santa Rosalia to San Francisquto Best…Continue reading »
June 6, 2019
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Gato Loco Satellite Update – Almost Home
Thursday June 6th Gato Loco is making the final journey home to Penasco today. We started our journey from Puerto…Continue reading »
June 4, 2019
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Gato Loco–Leg 5, “Fish On” 3rd Update
Sunday June 2nd we’re off to Santa Rosalia …Continue reading »
June 3, 2019
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Gato Loco–Leg 5, “Fish On” 2nd Update
Friday May 31th The final photo from San Juanico as we prepare to head…Continue reading »
June 1, 2019
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Gato Loco – Leg 5, Fish ON
Thursday May 30th And the “Fish On” leg 5 is underway. First stop is Isla Coronados for…Continue reading »
May 31, 2019
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Gato Loco Leg 4–The Altfillisch leg – 3nd Update
Memorial Day at Agua Verde Light breeze is the forecast for today.forcing us to motor sail for the…Continue reading »
May 30, 2019
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Gato Loco Leg 4–The Altfillisch leg – 2nd Update
Sunday May 26th After a beautiful sunset and peaceful evening western wind swells blew in…Continue reading »
May 28, 2019
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Gato Loco Leg 4–The Altfillisch leg
Saturday May 25th Our new Crew has arrived. Yes, I know I’m a little bit…Continue reading »
May 28, 2019
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Gato Loco Sailing–Rally Cats Update 3, San Juanico
Wednesday May 22nd Winds settled down for a comfortable anchorage overnight. Today starts with the traditional French…Continue reading »
May 25, 2019
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Gato Loco–Rally Cats update 2, Isla Coronados
Sky Pond, Meriwether and Balam (click on any photo to enlarge then save image) Tuesday May 21st…Continue reading »
May 22, 2019
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Gato Loco– The 11 Annual Rally Begins
Saturday May 18th & 11th annual Multihull Rally begins Early arrival Rally boats collect at the residential dock at…Continue reading »
May 19, 2019
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Gato Loco Leg 2–The Boys Cruise Part 3
Tuesday, our sail from Mulege to San Juanico with the lightest winds of the trip so far. …Continue reading »
May 15, 2019
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Gato Loco Leg 2–The Boys Cruise Part 2
Monday May 13th Mulege river channel Today we sailed up from Conception Bay with NE winds forcing us to tack…Continue reading »
May 14, 2019
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Gato Loco Leg 2–The boys Cruise part1
Thursday May 9th The new crew is settled in and provisions done. We’re all set to spend another night in…Continue reading »
May 12, 2019
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Gato Loco Satellite Update – Happy Mothers Day
Sunday May 12thHappy Mothers Day from the Sea of Cortez from the Gato Loco crew :)We're currently anchored at Punta…Continue reading »
May 12, 2019
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Gato Loco Middle Sea Fun, Bahia San Francisquto, Crossing to San Carlos on the mainland
Monday May 6th Today we’re sailing from Isla Salsipuedes to Bahia San Francisquito 20 mile south. After a lumpy over…Continue reading »
May 11, 2019
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Isla Salsipuedes, Our hiking island
Sunday May 5th Today we sail Bay of LA to Isla Salsipuedes 40 miles south east. Winds are light…Continue reading »
May 10, 2019
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Gato Loco Satellite Update, Crossing to Santa Rosalia
Friday May 10 We're 10 miles out of Santa Rosalia expecting to arrive 6ish. Leg 1 crew made it back…Continue reading »
May 9, 2019
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Another Whale channel passage on Gato Loco
Early morning light at Puerto Refugio Saturday May 4th Just one day until the new moon and…Continue reading »
May 8, 2019
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Gato Loco, Satellite Update, Another Sea of Cortez crossing
Wednesday May 8th Yesterday was our second crossing of the Sea of Cortez from Bahia San Francisquito on the Baja…Continue reading »
May 6, 2019
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Gato Loco Satellite Update 2
Good morning from Gato Loco. We're sending this satellite update as we sail south from our overnight anchorage on Isla…Continue reading »
May 4, 2019
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Gato Loco Northern Sea Fun part 2
Part 1 of this update is lost in cyber space in Bay of LA. We'll send part 2 and re-create…Continue reading »
May 2, 2019
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Gato Loco Northern Sea Fun part 1
Saturday May 4th (Part 1 of our first photo blog was lost in Bay of LA cyber space and didn’t…Continue reading »
May 2, 2019
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Gato Loco departs Penasco at 3:30 AM for the big crossing
This is a satellite transmitted update 7AM Very early morning (3:30 yikes) to insure we can make the crossing to…Continue reading »
April 29, 2019
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Baja Sailing Season 2019 starts tomorrow
The leg 1 crew comes together tomorrow in Phoenix and heads south to Puerto Penasco for our final provisions and…Continue reading »
April 25, 2019
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Gato Loco Sailing; Calling all boats for the 2019 Baja Sailing Rally
This years Baja Rally will be held the week of May 19th – 25th. This will be the 11th annual…Continue reading »
April 13, 2019
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Gato Loco sailing San Carlos to Puerto Escondido episode 6 (2018 sailing season)
Gato Loco anchored in the river channel in Mulege Baja Here's a preview of this season of sailing with episodes…Continue reading »
March 6, 2019
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Gato Loco Sailing San Carlos to Loreto Ep. 5 & 2019 Baja cruise details
Plans are really beginning to gel for this seasons Baja cruise. As you can see in the schedule below we’ll…Continue reading »
February 16, 2019
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Gato Loco sailing Penasco to San Carlos episode 4
Plans for this season of sailing are firming up. We will be sailing through San Carlos again this year making…Continue reading »
February 6, 2019
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Gato Loco sailing Penasco to San Carlos episode 3
Our next update will have details on the 2019 cruise schedule. While we're getting plans organized here's another episode of…Continue reading »
January 26, 2019
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Gato Loco Sailing 2019
San Juanico Baja Baja here we come! Late January and it’s time to begin planning for our 2019…Continue reading »
December 22, 2018
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Dolphins Everywhere (posted previously in Facebook)
We posted this video on our Facebook Gato Loco Sailing adventures and it was viewed by thousands. We know some…Continue reading »
June 22, 2018
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Home Port Happiness
Wednesday June 20th With 78 miles in front of us and our wives waiting in Penasco we’re up…Continue reading »
June 19, 2018
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Puerto Penasco in our sights
Tuesday June 18th The Bay of LA wind Gods were good to us last night giving us a quiet…Continue reading »
June 18, 2018
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Best and worst to Bay of LA
Friday June 15th Arriving last night 6ish the marina manager was waiting for us after our friend Javier,…Continue reading »
June 15, 2018
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Roller city sailing north to Santa Rosalia
Thursday June 14th Hurricane Bud has been our main attention. Today we wait up 45 miles north of Loreto near…Continue reading »
June 13, 2018
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Journey north update, Running from the storm
Wednesday June 13 Good news on all fronts today.The marina staff indicates that Bud should be a non-event that…Continue reading »
June 12, 2018
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The journey back to Puerto Penasco begins with a hurricane.. Yikes!!
Home port Puerto Penasco Monday June 11th Returning from Baja last week Frankie and I sent…Continue reading »
June 4, 2018
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Team McCulley–Chilling on the Islands
Frankie and my week together in the Loreto islands Monday May 28th We said goodbye to…Continue reading »
May 29, 2018
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Baja Birthday Girl
Tuesday May 29th I’m writing this blog setting in an anchorage south of Loreto with palapa homes…Continue reading »
May 28, 2018
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2018 Rally Update # 3–Pinnacle Heaven
Wednesday May 23rd San Juanico greets the fleet with some mild sea chop from the east-south-east wind…Continue reading »
May 27, 2018
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2018 Rally Update #2 – Turquoise Delight.
Fun gather of the fleet on Isla Coronados’s beautiful palapa beach area Tuesday May 22nd The fleet thought Bahia…Continue reading »
May 23, 2018
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2018 Rally Update #1
Sunday May 20th 14 multihulls and one schooner gathered at Marina Puerto Escondido for the 2018 Rally around…Continue reading »
May 21, 2018
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Loreto and Rally time in Puerto Escondido
Friday May 18th Writing this on Monday as the Rally fleet 14 strong is heading north to Bahia Salinas.…Continue reading »
May 18, 2018
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Mulege and Southbound Again.
Wednesday May 16th We find winds out of the north building to 15 as we sail into the Bahia…Continue reading »
May 17, 2018
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Punta Chivato & Bahia Conception
Monday May 14th Mid afternoon. Weather was favorable to make a quick stop by Los Arcos on isla San Marcos.…Continue reading »
May 15, 2018
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Baja Boys Tour 2018 – Dave, Rick and Lowell head south
5 AM departure from Marine Real for Santa Rosalia Sunday May 13th Off to Baja but…Continue reading »
May 13, 2018
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Two Days on our nose. Hard sailing to San Carlos..No joy 🙁
Thursday May 10th Excellent weather for relaxing and sleeping with a blanket overnight. Our next anchorage is only…Continue reading »
May 13, 2018
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Two Days on our nose. Hard sailing to San Carlos..No joy 🙁
Thursday May 10th Excellent weather for relaxing and sleeping with a blanket overnight. Our next anchorage is only…Continue reading »
May 12, 2018
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Grab your flip flops and abandon ship
Send this Friday May 11th (working without a keyboard only touch screen as my keyboard has failed ugg) Wednesday…Continue reading »
May 9, 2018
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Surfs up in Kino Bay – part 2
So here’s full Kino story… Surfs up again in Kino Bay was the perfect tag line as getting to shore…Continue reading »
May 9, 2018
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Surfs up again in Kino Bay
Wednesday May 9th Just a quick update from Kino Bay. Full story in next Update. Good winds from…Continue reading »
May 8, 2018
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Fishing again to Refugio and on to Isla Tiburon
Sunday May 6th Nothing like working fishing equipment to get the boat back in harmony. We’ll start…Continue reading »
May 6, 2018
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Monster Shrimp Cruise to Lobos
I love Mexican fisherman stories. Today a few miles off the village of Desemboque, a ponga approached with 4 pongarios…Continue reading »
May 5, 2018
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Our Journey Begins, Heading to San Carlos
Friday May 4th night late, All provision done and settling in after a busy afternoon. We arrived in Penasco around…Continue reading »
April 2, 2018
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The Crazy Catamaran is heading out sailing soon!!
Wanderlust: n. a strong desire for or impulse to wander or travel and explore the world.. Gato Loco’s 16th season…Continue reading »
January 16, 2018
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Cabrales Boatyard gets Gato Loco back in the water
January 14 January Jam music weekend is in full force with lots of our friends in town. We hope to…Continue reading »
January 9, 2018
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Gato Loco on the hard for some Maintenance work
Check out our fun day hauling Gato Loco to the Astilleros Cabrales boat yard in Puerto Penasco. Getting things in…Continue reading »
January 3, 2018
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New Year’s Day Sailing 2018
The best way to start the year out. Beginning to think of the 2018 sailing season. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfI35x8yP28[/embedyt]Continue reading »
September 16, 2017
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Baja Love – A summer reminder of our love of the Sea
Gato Loco's "Love Baja" video filmed near Isla Coranados and Loreto Baja this past spring by Ryan Fritzsche. Thank you…Continue reading »
June 27, 2017
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Gato Loco 2017 Cruise– Wrap-up videos and links to all the 2017 Updates
Hola Amigo’s and Amiga's from the cabin in Prescott. I started the 2017 cruise blog here at the cabin in…Continue reading »
June 15, 2017
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Home Safe and Sound in Cholla Bay
Thursday June 15th The crew is relaxing in Cholla today after a easy crossing from Puertocitos yesterday. Seas were flat…Continue reading »
June 14, 2017
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Northbound–The final leg home
Tuesday June 13th Our layover day yesterday is just what we needed after our tough sail north. Everything is in…Continue reading »
June 12, 2017
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Northbound–The Seamanship Test
Sunday June 11th Holly shit!! Thank God for a well made Australian catamaran and an able crew. Today was one…Continue reading »
June 11, 2017
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Hand Steering Northbound
Friday June 9th 4 AM and Rick made it home from running with the staff at Tonka Grill, our dinner…Continue reading »
June 9, 2017
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Northbound Update #2
Tuesday June 6th Gato Loco resting in Playa Santispac Anchor down at Palya Santispac with water 10 degrees warm. Our…Continue reading »
June 6, 2017
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Autohelm Sea trials – Heading North
Sunset Bahia San Nicolas north of Punta Pulpito, good protection from the SE swell. Monday June 5th Dinner on board…Continue reading »
June 5, 2017
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Birthday Cruise Final Update–The Party
Friday June 2nd Our last day on board finds us anchored in Beautiful Isla Coronados. As usual the bees find…Continue reading »
June 3, 2017
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BrithdayCruise Update 2–The North Shores
Finally resting in our Loreto area home port – Vee Cove on the north shore of Isla Carmen Wednesday night…Continue reading »
May 31, 2017
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Birthday Cruise Update 1
They’re Here! Loreto Marina a refuge for local Pangeros fishing charters Monday May 29th The Birthday cruise is well underway…Continue reading »
May 28, 2017
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Rally Days–Where the wind blows us. (Final update)
Thursday May 25th Before departing our windy La Lancha anchorage a panga slipped in with his throw net and a…Continue reading »
May 25, 2017
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Rally Days, Heading out to the islands (update #2)
Tuesday May 23nd I had to show our paddle boarders while we were anchored at Juncalito. Ladies took to it…Continue reading »
May 23, 2017
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Rally Days 2017 Let it Begin
Sunday May 21th - Rally days began with another perfect dinner at the Tripui resort. They really know how to…Continue reading »
May 22, 2017
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Just the Two of Us 🙂
Saturday May 20th Well it’s just the two of us on board for a few days. It’s been years since…Continue reading »
May 20, 2017
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The Redden Trifecta Cruise and Anita & Diego (leg 2)
Friday May 19 Frankie and I returned to Loreto yesterday with the help of Kurt in San Diego.…Continue reading »
May 16, 2017
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Loreto in 14 days of Fun Adventures
Writing this blog in Phoenix preparing with Frankie to head back to Loreto this Thursday to continue our Baja cruise.…Continue reading »
May 13, 2017
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Punta Pulpito and San Juanico
Thursday May 11th Yesterday we made our way south from Mulege to Punta Pulpito. You got to love these north…Continue reading »
May 12, 2017
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Conception Bay before we Blame it on Mulege
Sunday afternoon May 7th 10’ rollers chased us into the Sweet Pea anchorage on the western shore of Isla San…Continue reading »
May 10, 2017
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Santa Rosalia and out
Saturday May 6th arriving in Santa Rosalia Taking John out on a tour of the town. Saturday night and town…Continue reading »
May 8, 2017
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Tracks to Santa Rosalia
Friday May 5th Up early after Bill’s birthday party for a walk on Salsipudes. The island is pretty flat…Continue reading »
May 7, 2017
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A Special Day on Gato Loco
Friday May 5th (Happy Cinco de Mayo) We had our first encounter with humpback whales Friday afternoon just north of…Continue reading »
May 7, 2017
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Birthday Boy sails the Midriff Islands
Three Amigos Wednesday morning May 3nd We’re up and in to Guillermo's for breakfast. This will be our last opportunity…Continue reading »
May 6, 2017
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Bahia De Los Angeles (Bay of LA) or bust
Tuesday May 2nd You know it’s always fun to have a newbie on board and see the reaction to the…Continue reading »
May 2, 2017
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The Doldrums to Puerto Refugio
Monday May 1st ``` What difference a day makes. The 60 mile crossing from Puerto Lobos on the Sonorian coast…Continue reading »
May 1, 2017
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Puerto Lobos with the wind at our back.
Awesome first day with a strong afternoon norther wind gusting to 20+. Motors off and flying south at 7-9…Continue reading »
April 30, 2017
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Gato Loco heads south
Good morning friends from the deck of Gato Loco. We’re off on our 2017 cruise season. Bill, John…Continue reading »
March 17, 2017
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Baja 2017 The Westcoast Multihulls Baja Sailing Rally (planning)
Things are progressing on planning on this year’s Baja Cruise. This blog is focused on organizing this year’s Rally…Continue reading »
January 18, 2017
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Let’s go Sailing. Plans begin for the 2017 Sea of Cortez Cruise. *
Baja 2017 It's time to talk sailing the Sea of Cortez now that the holidays are over. The 2017 sailing…Continue reading »
June 2, 2016
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Memorial Weekend in Penasco – Baja 2016 concludes
Arriving home in Puerto Penasco on Saturday evening on Memorial weekend is very interesting. Sunset cruise boats are everywhere including…Continue reading »
May 28, 2016
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Leg 6 – Gonzaga to Penasco
Thursday afternoon May 26th Time for Big Blue…. Typical run from Puerto Refugio to Gonzaga Bay. Winds faded away as…Continue reading »
May 27, 2016
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The Bay of LA, never a dull moment
Wednesday May 25th Cool night with light breeze. Actually temps are getting cooler as we head north into the Bay…Continue reading »
May 27, 2016
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Leg 6 – Animas Slot and more
Tuesday May 22nd Heading north to the Bay of LA area. Terrapin a family of 4 is here in San…Continue reading »
May 27, 2016
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Leg 6–Big wind and seas heading north
Monday May 23rd (2nd update) We sent out a quick update early this morning as we departed Santa Rosalia since…Continue reading »
May 23, 2016
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Leg 6 to Penasco underway…
Monday May 23rd 4:30 and the wind is toughing on the dock lines waking us up. We're out of the…Continue reading »
May 22, 2016
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Leg 5–Santispac to Isla San Marcos
Thursday May 19th Looks like most of the boat that left San Juanico are anchored here in Santispac. Winds heading…Continue reading »
May 20, 2016
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Leg 5–Back in Mulege 🙂
Wednesday May 18th Great winds as we arrive in Mulege. Long day beating to north winds and 3’ swells but…Continue reading »
May 19, 2016
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Leg 5 – Vee-Cove to San Juanico
Our San Juanico anchorage is full of boats as we arrive (15) Tuesday May 17th We’re heading to San Juanico…Continue reading »
May 18, 2016
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Leg 5–Big winds to Vee Cove
Monday May 16th Windy MUCH cooler night overnight in Loreto. Today we’re heading to Vee Cove on the north shore…Continue reading »
May 16, 2016
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Loreto Crew Change
Saturday May 14th Bees ran us out of the Marquer anchorage early. Flat calm water so we just motored out…Continue reading »
May 14, 2016
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Rally Days – Marquer Beach Party
Friday May 13th (Yikes) It's Friday the 13th and we hear on the radio there's a big party in San…Continue reading »
May 13, 2016
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Rally Days–Southbound
Wednesday (afternoon) May 11 Arriving at Isla Coronados we pretty much motored the 17 miles from San Juanico. The Coronados…Continue reading »
May 12, 2016
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Rally Days–San Juanico Dogs
Tuesday May 10th <<Flying rays rock.. Today the Rally boats are headed to San Juanico 30 miles north…Continue reading »
May 12, 2016
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Rally Days–San Juanico Dogs
Tuesday May 10th <<Flying rays rock.. Today the Rally boats are headed to San Juanico 30 miles north…Continue reading »
May 12, 2016
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Rally Days–Juncalito Birthday
Monday May 9th Our first day on the water with our Rally boats we head just a few…Continue reading »
May 9, 2016
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Baja Sailing Rally 2016, Back in Baja
Sunday April 8th It feels good to be back in Baja. After attending the Kenny Chesney concert last night…Continue reading »
May 2, 2016
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Fiesta time in Loreto
Friday April 29th The San Juanico anchorage has all the boats facing north as we finish our shore…Continue reading »
April 30, 2016
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Lovin these northerly breezes
Thursday April 28th Punta Palpito >>> Awesome, the northeast winds we’ve had the past 2 days return on our…Continue reading »
April 30, 2016
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Blame it on Mulege
Wednesday April 27th The photo left sets the stage for our day in Mulege. Perfect night in Chivato last…Continue reading »
April 28, 2016
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Chilled in Mulege
Thursday April 28th Just a quick update to let everybody know we’ve got the frig running consistently. We seem to…Continue reading »
April 27, 2016
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In Santa Rosalia with work to do
Sunday April 24th – arriving Santa Rosalia Our last visit to Santa Rosalia was with Craig and Linda Lyons…Continue reading »
April 24, 2016
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Kino Surfing on our way to Baja
Saturday April 23 It’s funning how you notice things for the first time somewhere you’ve been many times. It always…Continue reading »
April 22, 2016
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Shark Island Melodies
Thursday April 21st We’ll open with a fishing report and you can see fishing is good as Lynnie last…Continue reading »
April 21, 2016
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Puerto Lobos before dark…
Desemboque as we sail south Wednesday evening April 20th We’re still reeling from Bill’s quick departure this morning. We…Continue reading »
April 20, 2016
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Provisioning done, Just add wind
The Gato Loco cruise begins today. Weather looks good for our departure except for the wind. We’re heading for…Continue reading »
April 10, 2016
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Sailing Season 2016 plans firming up..
Our Home Port First, a view of Gato Loco’s home port of Puerto Penasco. Penasco sets 60 miles south of…Continue reading »
February 21, 2016
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Incredible Whale season here in Puerto Penasco
We’ve been hanging in Penasco over the past weeks with family while we prepare for the up coming sailing season.…Continue reading »
January 29, 2016
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Gato Loco Heading Southbound. Time to make some plans.
Setting on our Cholla Bay patio watching the sunset only makes the urge to go sailing south even stronger. It’s…Continue reading »
May 30, 2015
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Final legs home to Penasco
Tuesday May 26th We bid the fishermen goodbye and they head back to Puerto Lobos. We have to thank them…Continue reading »
May 28, 2015
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Memorial Day in Refugio
Memorial Day hi-light is sailing in the north bay checking on our fishing buddies and playing with the whales. A…Continue reading »
May 26, 2015
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Heading to Refugio to Hang with our Fishing Buddies
Saturday May 23rd (Memorial Weekend) Whale channel the easy way! What a difference a day makes!! We head north up…Continue reading »
May 26, 2015
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The last Blow
Friday May 22nd Hoping this is the last heavy air report we file this season. 6 AM - We woke…Continue reading »
May 22, 2015
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Don Juan Instead
Thursday May 21st (Still Red Nose Day) Bees started invading the boat so we decided to head to Bay of…Continue reading »
May 22, 2015
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LA Bay Time
Tuesday May 19th It’s going to be hard to get the crew to leave Gonzaga. Alfonsina’s food and staff have…Continue reading »
May 19, 2015
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Gonzaga Area Fun
May 18 Monday Wind forecasts for Sunday night changed our plans for anchoring in Puertecitos. Strong winds and new moon…Continue reading »
May 16, 2015
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San Felipe
May 16 as the cruise starts Easy crossing start with light winds from the north. Frankie and I try out…Continue reading »
May 16, 2015
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We’re on our way. Weather window opened perfectly.
May 16th Very windy yesterday. Forecasts reassured us that things would calm down for our morning departure. We finished provisioning…Continue reading »
May 14, 2015
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The Northern Sea
How many times has our cruises started with weather drama. You all are aware of the crazy weather that has…Continue reading »
April 21, 2015
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Gato Loco finally Ready to go sailing
It’s been a challenging spring that has prevented us from making long range sailing plans. Things are coming together and…Continue reading »
March 11, 2015
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Let the Gato Loco RePower begin..
Gato Loco friends have been wondering about the 2015 sailing season. Normally plans would have been finalized by this time.…Continue reading »
May 31, 2014
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Bay of LA and on to Puerto Penasco
Thursday afternoon May 29th Bay of LA is hot as expected. We off load 4 empty gas cans and 1…Continue reading »
May 29, 2014
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Passage to San Francisquito & Bahia de Los Angeles
Wednesday May 28th Large sardine fishing boat anchored just outside Santa Rosalia as we depart near sunrise. …Continue reading »
May 27, 2014
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Another good mechanic in Santa Rosalia has us underway again
Gypsum tanker near Isla San Marcos Engine report… We found another good Yamaha mechanic in Santa Rosalia. We brought the…Continue reading »
May 26, 2014
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South winds return as we sail north to San Sebastian
It finally feels like we’re cruising again as we get a rhythm making progress each day to Penasco after delays.…Continue reading »
May 25, 2014
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Officially heading for Puerto Penasco
Saturday afternoon May 24th Thanks to a huge effort by David Cunningham working on our wounded motor we were able…Continue reading »
May 24, 2014
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Hanging in Puerto Escondido while engine is repaired
Thursday May 22 I’m loving the new option for commuting to Loreto through Tijuana. Today’s fights went like clock work.…Continue reading »
May 22, 2014
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Gato Loco’s journey home starts this Thursday
Gato loco sets in Puerto Escondido near Loreto after the Leg 4 crew left her on a mooring and arranged…Continue reading »
May 12, 2014
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2014 Rally Days in the books & Leg 3 Wraps
I’m writing this update Monday back in Phoenix after the Leg 3 crew has made their way home safely. This…Continue reading »
May 10, 2014
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Rally Days Update #3
Wednesday May 7th Salinas Bay Isla Carmen Rough night last night with rollers hitting us broad side with west winds…Continue reading »
May 8, 2014
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Rally Days Update #2
Tuesday May 6th Windy night last night with cool breeze out of the south off Isla Monserrate. Good sleeping but…Continue reading »
May 7, 2014
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Rally Days, Gato Loco Crew arrives, Off to Isla Monserrate
Sunday May 4th Sunrise with calm Puerto Escondido water. Lazy day waiting for the Leg 3 crew. Hit the Loreto…Continue reading »
May 4, 2014
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Made it to Puerto Escondido
Friday May 2nd Isla Coronados The turquoise waters of isla Coronados are glowing especially…Continue reading »
May 2, 2014
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Windy Santispac to San Juaninco
Thursday May 1st These 2 photos illustrate our big winds through the anchorage yesterday Wednesday afternoon. The sailboards were near…Continue reading »
April 30, 2014
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Hangin in Playa Santispac, Coyote Bay
Wednesday April 30th Writing this update hunkered down in Conception Bay at Playa Santispac with strong north winds stopping our…Continue reading »
April 27, 2014
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3rd Sea of Cortez crossing, off to Santa Rosalia
Sunday April 27th Today we cross to Santa Rosalia, our 3rd Sea of Cortez crossing heading south. Winds cranked up…Continue reading »
April 26, 2014
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Anchored at the Soggy Peso, San Carlos fun
Friday April 25th Samata Santa Easter week is still going strong as we arrive at the Soggy Peso. The crew…Continue reading »
April 25, 2014
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Sea life Extravaganza off Kino Bay & on to San Carlos
Thursday April 24th Dog Bay on Isla Tiburon. Another well protected bay and a restful night. Today we head down…Continue reading »
April 24, 2014
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Bay of LA, Isla Tiburon bound.
April 22nd Tuesday afternoon Bay of LA Setting the anchor in front of beach today…Continue reading »
April 23, 2014
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Erie Calm to Puerto Refugio
Monday April 21th Safe Sea of Cortez crossing is always a good thing.. Today we probably had our safest ever…Continue reading »
April 23, 2014
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Winds at our back to Puerto Lobos
Best day sailing to Puerto Lobos yet. Morning east winds gave us a good motor sail for the first…Continue reading »
April 20, 2014
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Craziness to serenity – Gato Loco departs on the Baja 2014 cruise
5 Am departure after a noisy (and still noisy) Easter night in Penasco. Now just the hum of the engines…Continue reading »
April 14, 2014
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Gato Loco back on the water and ready for Baja (5 days & Counting)
Gato Loco in the sling heading for the water. Below..…Continue reading »
April 1, 2014
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Baja Sailing Rally Update
April 1 (Last call for Rally shirt orders) Gato Loco’s crazy crew after a perfect day of sailing. Weather…Continue reading »
March 13, 2014
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2014 Cruise Plans Unfold
March 12 the count down starts Life is very busy this year but…Continue reading »
March 9, 2014
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Last leg of our 2013 Sailing Season
I’m writing this update at our casa in Cholla Bay after getting a days rest. Frankie and are preparing to…Continue reading »
March 7, 2014
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Recently we experienced a Sea Life overdose on Gato Loco
Watch an amazing afternoon in Puerto Penasco Crew having a great day Whale watching on Gato LocoContinue reading »
January 21, 2014
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Let’s get Baja 2014 Cruise started
Whales back in Penasco Soon it will be time to head out on the 2014 Baja adventure. Plans are beginning…Continue reading »
June 18, 2013
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The Enchanted Islands & on home to Penasco
I’m writing this update at our casa in Cholla Bay after getting a days rest. Frankie and are preparing to…Continue reading »
June 16, 2013
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Gato Loco Back in Penasco
We made it in back to Marina Penasco early Sunday morning (1:30 am) safe and sound.. Details as soon as…Continue reading »
June 14, 2013
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Two Days of Awesome Sailing
Wednesday June 12th Where do I start. 🙂 We hauled anchor and departed from Isla Salsipudes before 9 (above photo…Continue reading »
June 12, 2013
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Isla Salspudedes or Bust
First a little catchup. Last update was sent in a hurry before we lost cell service and I think it…Continue reading »
June 9, 2013
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4 Amigos Head to Penasco
A fun weekend in Cholla with the best Peacemaker concert in years… What a great way to start Leg 7…Continue reading »
June 4, 2013
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Gato Loco’s Baja Cruise Resumes
Sorry it’s been a while since you’ve heard from us. Leg 4 crew left Gato Loco in Santa Rosalia and…Continue reading »
May 25, 2013
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Blog Two – Leg 4
Tres & Mike’s turn at blog. Too much FUN to put into words (and we are both LAZY) ……Continue reading »
May 23, 2013
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…and the “Booze Cruise” begins…
Our Leg began with celebrating Tres’s birthday on our way to San Carlos. Spent the evening…Continue reading »
May 18, 2013
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Gato Loco’s Dolphin Escort to Mulege
Bill & Carol have a crew change today in Loreto as Jane & Randy and Peggy & Jerry depart…Continue reading »
May 18, 2013
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Fun in the Sun
Good Morning from Puerto Escondido! We say goodbye to Jerry and Peggy today. This trip…Continue reading »
May 14, 2013
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THE SAILORS AND THEIR DANCING GIRLS
Welcome to the 3rd leg of the GATO LOCO. We said goodbye to Frankie and Lowell at Sophia’s Restaurant. …Continue reading »
May 14, 2013
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THE SAILORS AND THEIR DANCING GIRLS
Welcome to the 3rd leg of the GATO LOCO. We said goodbye to Frankie and Lowell at Sophia’s Restaurant. …Continue reading »
May 13, 2013
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The last days of Leg 2 – Dave & Ellen depart
Thursday, May 9th - San Marte After a nice Rally breakfast we hauled anchor and motored out the the reefs…Continue reading »
May 11, 2013
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Winds at Our Back to San Marte 🙂 Rally update #3
Wednesday, May 8th Bahia Salinas Yep, It snowed in Baja. The crazy cats visited the salt mine yet again. Dave…Continue reading »
May 9, 2013
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Seawind Rally, Carmen North Shores
Monday, May 6th, Happy Hour in Puerta Ballandra There’s now 7 boats with us on the Rally, MoonDrifter, Gato Loco,…Continue reading »
May 7, 2013
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Seawind Baja Sailing Rally #5 Begins
Sunday, May 5th Full rally crew is on Gato Loco after picking up Frankie, Bill & Carol flying in from…Continue reading »
May 6, 2013
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Loreto Fest & Final days for Leg 1
Thursday, May 2nd Windy day blows us to Puerto Escondido sail only, A perfect way to finish our 11 day…Continue reading »
May 4, 2013
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Loreto & the Islands
Sorry about the delay on sending updates. Things got a bit busy once we arrived at Puerto Escondido & Loreto…Continue reading »
May 1, 2013
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Mulege & San Sebastian
Sunday, April 28th It was over 100 in Phoenix today and Mulege is 92 when we arrive which feels pretty…Continue reading »
April 28, 2013
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Spinnaker ride into Conception Bay
Friday, April 26th – Isla San Marcos Los Arcos…Continue reading »
April 26, 2013
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Santa Rosalia with the wind at our backs 🙂
Thursday April 25th, Chilly calm night in San Francisquto. We woke with our bows pointing north after 3 days of…Continue reading »
April 25, 2013
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South Winds heading for San Francisquito
Wednesday April 24 Yesterday…Arriving on Guillermo’s ramp we found the restaurant closed but some of the staff were working the…Continue reading »
April 23, 2013
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Puerto Lobos to Bay of LA
Windy Day Lobos to Refugio Monday April 22.. One of the better daytime crossings in recent memory. Shortly after…Continue reading »
April 23, 2013
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Penasco to Puerto Lobos
A quick catch up on our Cholla departure. After hiring the cleaning lady (left) to finish detail cleaning we headed…Continue reading »
April 20, 2013
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Gato Loco Departs for Baja, Adios Penasco
April 20th (day for final preperations) Gato Loco’s 2013 cruise is underway. We’re setting on board Saturday night with all…Continue reading »
April 10, 2013
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Gato Loco Sails South in 9 Days
As you can tell there’s lots of excitement as Gato Loco prepares to depart. …Continue reading »
March 8, 2013
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Goto Loco’s 2013 cruise prep & the Penasco Whale season
This spring has been an exceptional whale season in Penasco (Rocky Point) with more whale sightings than we can remember.…Continue reading »
January 17, 2013
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Baja 2013, Lets get it started
January Jam in Cholla Bay has come to set the stage for the spring sailing season. Rain throughout the southwest…Continue reading »
January 2, 2013
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Happy New Year from the Gato Loco Crew
Happy New Year from the Gato Loco crew. It’s been a while since you’ve heard from us. I’m writing this…Continue reading »
June 8, 2012
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Home to Penasco, Gonzaga Bay to Penasco & More
Wednesday June 6, Day 9 Departing Puerto Refugio winds show some promise for another day with the wind behind us.…Continue reading »
June 7, 2012
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Home to Penasco, Bay of LA – Puerto Refugio
Monday June 4, Day 7 The fog bank east of us, as we motor out of Cala San Francisquito…Continue reading »
June 4, 2012
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Home to Penasco, Santa Rosalia & San Francisquito
Saturday June 2, day 5 In to the Mystic. Morning dew is very heavy as we haul anchor and motor…Continue reading »
June 2, 2012
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Home to Penasco, Steamy Mulege
Friday June 1, day 4 sailing north Awesome, Awesome Awesome, the wind promised by the ham net arrived…Continue reading »
June 1, 2012
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Home to Penasco – San Juanico – San Sebastian
Wed May 30th, Day 2 of our 11 day cruise north. The sail didn’t come out of the bag…Continue reading »
May 27, 2012
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Home to Penasco for the Peacemakers Concert
Tuesday May 29th, 4:30 AM my alarm goes off with Frankie and Neely in our Phoenix house. Today…Continue reading »
May 20, 2012
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The Adventure Resumes May 29th
A week off the water and I finally found time to sort through photos from the Rally. There’s lots of…Continue reading »
May 12, 2012
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Seawind Rally Magic Tale 4
Thursday May 10th.. Gato Loco limps out of Bahia Salinas with no wind and only a single engine. We only…Continue reading »
May 11, 2012
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Seawind Rally Magic Tale 3
Wednesday, May 9th Exiting San Juanico with Bahia Salinas as our next anchorage 40 miles to the SE. Ham net…Continue reading »
May 9, 2012
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Seawind Rally Magic Tale 2
Seawind Rally in North anchorage Isla Coronados Tuesday May 8th.. Okay the gang is serious about walking to the top…Continue reading »
May 7, 2012
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Seawind Magic Tale 1
Sunday May 6th The new Gato Loco crew has arrived. Oh boy.. I got a ride to the airport…Continue reading »
May 6, 2012
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Loreto Fest, Doug departs
Thursday May 3rd … Isla Coronados north anchorage…. 10 kt north wind blew into the anchorage last night forcing us…Continue reading »
May 2, 2012
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Turquoise water of Isla Coronados
Tuesday May 1 7 AM Quiet night in the Mulege channel except for a 1 AM fishing boat arriving…Continue reading »
April 30, 2012
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No Bad Days in Mulege
Sunday April 29th Our last update was from Sweet Pee Cove. That seems like days ago. Our 6:30 departure…Continue reading »
April 29, 2012
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Sweet Pee for Saturday Night
Friday April 27th, 3PM Motoring without sails since leaving San Francisqito. We’re 18 miles north of Santa Rosalia and…Continue reading »
April 27, 2012
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North winds to San Francisquito (5th update)
Thursday April 26th. We’re a little haggard from our anchor escapades in Bay of LA as we take shifts…Continue reading »
April 27, 2012
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Blown out of Bay of LA a 4 AM (4th update)
Thursday April 26th 4 AM.. Gato Loco shutters as a 45 kt wind gusts blasts off the Bay of…Continue reading »
April 25, 2012
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30 kt winds in Puerto Refugio (3rd Update)
Fang Rock in the East Bay of Puerto Refugio Tuesday April 23rd, 8 AM -- Confused Seas was definitely the…Continue reading »
April 23, 2012
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No big Adventure in Puerto Lobos this year (2nd Update)
Last year’s update from Puerto Lobos was titled “big adventure” after sticking Gato Loco on the reef on the north…Continue reading »
April 22, 2012
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Baja 2012, A hot start
Beautiful warm weather is the norm here in Puerto Penasco as we finalize provisions to start our 2012 cruise. Doug…Continue reading »
April 12, 2012
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Gato Loco, 10 days and counting
Easter activities on Sandy Beach Easter weekend and spring break for Haley, Murril and Al’s youngest, gave us a good…Continue reading »
April 5, 2012
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Gato Loco – Love of the Sea of Cortez
subtitle - the destiny of a Missouri farm boy and the story of Gato Loco.. 10 years ago, this May…Continue reading »
March 9, 2012
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Gato Loco Baja 2012
The Gato Loco crew is busy getting her ready for the 2012 Baja sailing season. This is the year to…Continue reading »
January 14, 2012
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Baja Seawind Rally 2012
Happy New Year to all our sailing amigos. Hope the new year finds everybody doing well with lots of sailing…Continue reading »
June 30, 2011
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Baja 2011 Updates, The Whole Story
It’s always great to look back on a sailing season and recall all the fun and fascinating memories that…Continue reading »
June 20, 2011
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3rd Annual Baja Seawind Rally 2011, Fun on Sea of Cortez
Story & Photos by Lowell McCulley sailing Gato Loco (a Seawind 1000) Seawind Rally boats in the south bay of…Continue reading »
June 19, 2011
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Seriously !!! Is the Baja 2011 cruise really over??
Yes, Seriously it’s over in what seems like a flash. Feels like only yesterday the initial planning was underway…Continue reading »
June 14, 2011
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Gonzaga & the Islands, Leg 8’s final days
Sunday PM.. Refugio to Gonzaga. Today was the biggest sailing day of the season with 30+ at our back most…Continue reading »
June 13, 2011
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Sailing north up Whale Channel with the wind at our backs.
Sun’s in our face as we sail into Bay of LA. >>>> South winds have come and gone as…Continue reading »
June 10, 2011
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Leg 8 Starts with Fish in the Cooler!!
Okay boys put the poles away we’ve caught enough… Read on… Wednesday afternoon…Arriving in Santa Rosalia we find Marina…Continue reading »
June 9, 2011
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Leg 7–San Sebastian, Mulege & San Rosalia
Our San Juanico anchorage island that we anchored behind overnight. 3 Osprey nests set on the pinnacles. Monday…We’re out early…Continue reading »
June 6, 2011
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Leg 7, Isla Coronados & San Juanico
Having a car makes provisioning much easier. Dave, Kelley & Randy rented a car for $60/day and visited the…Continue reading »
June 5, 2011
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Los Gatos & Agua Verde
Wednesday, day 3 and we have the wind at our back. Life is good. Just north of our anchorage on…Continue reading »
June 4, 2011
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North bound, Candelero & San Francisco
Monday I guess waves sending water over the cabin is not the best way to start our leg north. After…Continue reading »
May 30, 2011
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Departing La Paz
Strong south winds blew all day Sunday as we enjoyed the company of Victor’s family on the boat and doing…Continue reading »
May 29, 2011
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Gato Loco in La Paz
A chime of my phone greeted us as we returned to our room after dinner in Hermosillo. It was…Continue reading »
May 25, 2011
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Leg 6 Starts this weekend
Seawinds in Agua Verde Lowell here.. Sorry updates have been slow in coming over the past weeks. Some crews spend…Continue reading »
May 18, 2011
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It’s a Marvelous Night for a Moon Dance
And away we go!!!! Leg 4 crew about to leave Santa Rosalia for points South. Lunch in a new little…Continue reading »
May 15, 2011
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Changes in Lattitude~ Changes in Attitude
From El Burro Cove in Conception Bay…. Great day at the beach with some snorkling! Oh but before we…Continue reading »
May 12, 2011
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Loreto to Santa Rosalia Leg 3
Farwell to Lowell in Loreto and heading out to Isle Coronado.. Wonderful week with Lowell and spending some…Continue reading »
May 7, 2011
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Isla Monsarrate and the Sealife
Friday… After saying goodbye to our Seawind friends we decided to stop at Roca Solitaria and do a…Continue reading »
May 7, 2011
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Seawind Party in Agua Verde
Thursday… Cinco de Mayo … Sunny skies is always beautiful in the North Isla Coronados anchorage with the white sand…Continue reading »
May 5, 2011
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Seawind Rally braves winds and Escapes to Isla Carmen
Tuesday AM… Instruments say it all. 25kt winds gusting to 30, on the lee of Isla Carmen with small…Continue reading »
May 3, 2011
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Winds have us hunkering down in Puerto Escondido
Monday morning.. Our northern winds continued through the night and waves are still rolling through the anchorage. Steve is leaving…Continue reading »
May 1, 2011
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The Seawind Rally starts, Loreto Fest
Friday – With Bill & Carol on board after provisioning and visiting some of Steve’s Loreto friends, we headed south…Continue reading »
April 29, 2011
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Mulege, San Juanico, and on to Loreto (Update #7)
Mulege River Channel… 7:45 AM and the last panga that motored by finally woke us up. We were up just…Continue reading »
April 27, 2011
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Low Drama Days… Santa Rosalia to Mulege (Update #6)
Our first steps on a dock since leaving Puerto Penasco 6 days ago. We’re swaying… Our 2nd day drama…Continue reading »
April 26, 2011
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San Francisquito to Santa Rosalia (Update 5)
Monday… Today’s destination is a great anchorage Bahia San Francisquito with lots of options about 42 miles south, another…Continue reading »
April 26, 2011
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Bahia de Los Angeles to San Francisquito (Update #4)
Telling Steve about our adventures sailing through Canal de Ballenas (Channel of the Whales) only heighten his vigilance because…Continue reading »
April 24, 2011
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Puerto Lobos to Bahia de Los Angeles (3rd Update)
Baja2011 cruise is very young and so far our truck broke down and we were grounded in Puerto Lobos… What’s…Continue reading »
April 24, 2011
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An Adventure in Puerto Lobos (2nd Update)
Let me begin this story by saying there was a debate among crew and extended crew (the Calvary) on…Continue reading »
April 21, 2011
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Let Baja 2011 Begin, Adios Puerto Penasco
Can you believe it! Our cruise start “the drive to Penaoco” didn’t go quite as well as expected.…Continue reading »
April 15, 2011
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Are You Ready for Baja 2011?
Our cruise starts next Thursday. Weather forecasts for that window are good at the moment. This time of year…Continue reading »
March 26, 2011
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Seawind Photos by Lowell McCulley
Seawind Multihull Photos VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL Jen, Here’s a link to photos I found in our Baja…Continue reading »
March 18, 2011
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Readying Gato Loco for Baja
Engines pulled, serviced and running great, ready for the Baja Cruise Our plans are firming up for our 2 month…Continue reading »
March 12, 2011
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Gato Loco Sailing 2011, Plans underway
Riding the Waves to Loreto Preparing the schedule for our 2011 sailing season I ran into a verse about…Continue reading »
March 1, 2011
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3rd annual Baja Seawind Rally
The 2010 Seawind Rally Fleet in Caleta San Juanico Seawind Baja Rally 2011 Seawind fellow sailors Ralph & Helen sent…Continue reading »
February 17, 2011
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Baja 2010 Updates in Review
Here’s a summary page of blog posts sent during the 2010 cruising season. This is just a little teaser as…Continue reading »
June 11, 2010
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The final leg of Baja 2010. The whole adventure in one short story.
The last leg of the trip finds Gato Loco sitting in Santa Rosalia. For it's crew the adventure started much…Continue reading »
June 11, 2010
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Gato Loco arriving in Penasco Friday, One day early
Just received a call from Gato Loco.. Their anchorage on Isla San Luis was very windy last night (Elafonta???) so…Continue reading »
June 7, 2010
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Baja 2010 Leg 7, Where are they????
Lowell here… For those that are wondering where the Gato Loco Leg 7 Crew might be..? Just to set everybody's…Continue reading »
June 5, 2010
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Gato Loco Led #6 – Isla San Marcos to Santa Rosalia
Friday morning, last full day on board Gato Loco. BUMMER! This just shouldn't end! However the day does start on…Continue reading »
June 4, 2010
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Gato Loco 2010 Leg #6, Thursday – Mulege to Isla San Marcos
Thursday morning in Mulege is a true "dead calm"... not a breath of moving air, ocean waters like "glass" on…Continue reading »
June 4, 2010
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San Juanico to Mulege
Gato Loco 2010 Leg #6, (Wednesday) - The morning wake up call in San Juanico was not an alarm, or…Continue reading »
June 3, 2010
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V-Cove to San Juanico
Gato Loco 2010 Leg #6, Tuesday - All were abuzz this morning on board, as the local BEE population decided…Continue reading »
June 2, 2010
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Leg #6, Isla Coronado to V-Cove , Isla de Carmen
Leg 6, Day 2 - (Monday)... After a very nice night at our first stop on Isla Coronado, dawn broke…Continue reading »
May 31, 2010
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Loreto to Isla Coronado
Hello all and welcome to the "Rookies & Owners" Gato Loco Leg #6, Loreto to Santa Rosalia. Meet those on…Continue reading »
May 29, 2010
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Gato Loco 2010-Leg 5, Damn Gillie-fish & The Bonito Boys
.We made it to Vee Cove safe and sound...another great day of sailing smooth seas, sails up, nice winds...perfect day…Continue reading »
May 28, 2010
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Gato Loco 2010-Leg 5, Banditos, Beach Bums & Weenie Roasters
.On our way to San Juanico...a pensive Owen waits patiently for the fish to bite...and he waited...and he waited...…Continue reading »
May 26, 2010
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Gato Loco 2010-Leg 5, Fat Kitty, aka, Money to Burn…
.An early morning snorkel provided us with the lesson of today...shuffle your feet...just ask Steve Irwin... . . . .…Continue reading »
May 26, 2010
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Gato Loco 2010-Leg 5, The White Squall
.After leaving Santa Rosalia we headed to a lovely anchorage at Isla San Marcos...it was a short sail after our…Continue reading »
May 23, 2010
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Gato Loco 2010-Leg 5, “The MexicanTrain”
.Gato Loco, Leg 5 2010...Captain Bill, Lisa Wendt, CJ Terracciano, Shirley & Owen Kelly...every leg needs a name...our leg became…Continue reading »
May 18, 2010
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Gato Loco in San Carlos (Marina Real) and crew’s back in Cholla Bay
Marina Real entrance Gato Loco sets in Marina Real, San Carlos waiting for the Leg 5 crew to arrive. Leg…Continue reading »
May 15, 2010
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Dog Bay on Isla Tiburon to Los Cocinas 25 miles north of San Carlos
Thursday May 13th Today's the day we head to Kino Bay to get a few supplies (mainly ice) before we…Continue reading »
May 14, 2010
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Bahia San Francisquito to Dog Bay on Isla Tiburon
Tuesday May 11th Very cool night, we're now sleeping under blankets and the winds is back after laying down a…Continue reading »
May 12, 2010
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Baja 2010, Neely’s 3rd Update.
Sorry I haven't sent a update sooner but I've been on land for a couple of days. yahoo!!!! If you…Continue reading »
May 12, 2010
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Santa Rosalia to Bahia San Francisquito (Leg 3)
Sunday May 9th. A final Seawind Rally note. The Seawind that traveled the farthest is Brad & Lisa on Tenacious…Continue reading »
May 10, 2010
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Playa El Burro to Santa Rosalia (Seawind Rally last Standing)
Thursday May 6th Warmer night like it always is in Conception. Lazy morning since we only have a 35 mile…Continue reading »
May 9, 2010
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Heading North from Santa Rosalia (quick update)
Sunday May 9th Just a quick update to let everybody know all is well and wish all you mothers "Happy…Continue reading »
May 8, 2010
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San Juanico – Playa El Burro (Seawind Rally continues)
Tuesday May 4th Punta Pulipto, Baja version of Aires Rock, was suppose to pass to port as we sailed to…Continue reading »
May 5, 2010
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Puerto Escondido to San Juanico (Seawind Rally)
Sunday May 2 Loreto Fest swap meet, Pancake breakfast and we're off off at 9:30 to Loreto to pick up…Continue reading »
May 2, 2010
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San Juanico – Puerto Escondido & Loreto Fest
Friday April 30 Cooler with Pacific spill-over night time westernly breeze all night. Still blowing 8 as we launch the…Continue reading »
April 30, 2010
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Baja 2010… Neely’s 2nd Update
Wednesday April 28 Great video yet to come..... April 28th was the best day I've had on Gato Loco!!!! It…Continue reading »
April 30, 2010
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Santa Rosalia – San Juanico
April 28 - 29 (Wed - Thur) Tuesday night and Santa Rosalia is bustling. There's a one way circle…Continue reading »
April 28, 2010
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Ensenada el Alacran to Santa Rosalia (April 26th – 27th)
Monday April 26 Beaches are for morning jogs... Frankie and Neely go for a morning run on the Alacran beach…Continue reading »
April 27, 2010
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Puerto Refugio to Ensenada el Alacran
Waking up in Puerto Refugio we found the Bo Bos are back. Frankie, Neely and I made a run for…Continue reading »
April 27, 2010
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Baja 2010 – The first Neely Update
My parents took me to the vet to have a check up and had a senior blood work done. I…Continue reading »
April 25, 2010
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Puerto Lobos to Puerto Refugio
Saturday April 24th Craig's photo of Gato Loco taken from the in Puerto Refugio. Departed Puerto Lobos 7ish after a…Continue reading »
April 25, 2010
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Penasco to Puerto Lobos Friday April 23
We mentioned fishing nets in our last update without details.. The boat alarm went off at 4 AM. Marina Penasco…Continue reading »
April 23, 2010
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Gato Loco heads south after 2 days of weather in Puerto Penasco
9PM Thursday night Leg 1 crew, Lowell, Frankie, Neely, Craig & John watch the rain pour down as a storm…Continue reading »
April 22, 2010
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Seawind Rally News
Hello Seawind Rally Friends, Time is getting close. Gato Loco is heading south from Puerto Penasco and should arrive at…Continue reading »
April 22, 2010
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Poor weather conditions delays starting Gato Loco’s leg 1
Wednesday evening (Apr 21) Penasco was not spared from the effects of the big weather front passing through the southwest.…Continue reading »
April 16, 2010
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2010 Baja Cruise begins next week
Kurt, Laurie, Roy & Debbie sailing Cuba Lista We're down to one week and counting to begin the Baja 2010…Continue reading »
April 1, 2010
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GatoLoco Baja 2010.. 3 weeks and we’re off.
Baja 2010 Good news.. Bill's recovery from back problems is going well and he's now planning on sailing the last…Continue reading »
March 2, 2010
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GatoLoco’s 7th Annual Baja Cruising Adventure
GatoLoco's off again this April! The GatoLoco's 2010 Baja spring cruise is looking to be 8 legs of Sea of…Continue reading »
February 2, 2010
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Second Annual Seawind Baja Sailing Rally
Seawind Baja Rally 2010 The sunset colors are starting to shine as the beach campfire glows hot enough for roasting…Continue reading »
January 1, 2010
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Baja 09 – In review
What's new.. Baja 09 Closes Legs 3 & 4 slideshow (part 1 & 2) & Clyde's UTube video The Gato…Continue reading »
June 17, 2009
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Cholla Amigos Celebrate Birthdays, Brian turns WHAT..?
Okay, I'm not sure he's older than dirt but he did have a significant birthday this week. It involves a…Continue reading »
June 10, 2009
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Baja 09 Comes to a Close with lots of Great Memories
Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers with Sonoran Resorts behind the new venue Gato Loco has been home for a week…Continue reading »
June 6, 2009
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Leg 8 – continued…
Casey playing Hearts...all day and all night. Captain Bill created a monster! smoke…Continue reading »
June 3, 2009
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Leg 8 – Getting to Gato Loco & then some
We arrived at Puerto Penasco and met up with Brian and Heather at JJ's. We then decided to take the…Continue reading »
May 29, 2009
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Leg 7 Just when we thought it was all over……..NOT
Coming into Santa Rosalia...will anchor in the marina tonight. Yhay, showers with unlimited hot water. …Continue reading »
May 28, 2009
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Leg 7 …But Seriously
Bahia Santa Domingo sunset..anchorerd for the night. Running low on supplies...no tequila left! …Continue reading »
May 26, 2009
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Leg 6 Isla Coronado to V cove
We left Isla Colorado after a delicious breakfast of Bill's Famous Flapjacks. They were finger licking, stick to your ribs…Continue reading »
May 26, 2009
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Leg 7 Chatta Loco
Beautiful catch - a Rooster fish. Dinner and…Continue reading »
May 26, 2009
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Leg 7 The hollow leg
Where in the world are we?...Nogales, Mexico Miguel starting the…Continue reading »
May 25, 2009
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Gato Loco Leg 5 Blog #7
Our Final Blog... Our last morning on the Gato Loco...we left Bahia Marquer for a short motor over to…Continue reading »
May 20, 2009
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Leg 6 Isla Coronado to V cove.
We left Isla Colorado after a delicious breakfast of Bill's Famous Flapjacks. They were finger licking, stick to your ribs…Continue reading »
May 20, 2009
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leg 6, Brian’s 1st Update
Heather and I drove to San Carlos on Friday and stayed in the groovy little 7 unit hotel Posada Del…Continue reading »
May 20, 2009
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Gato Loco Leg 5 Blog #6
Even before dawn, we could hear the sounds of the pelicans diving for breakfast. Soon the fisherman came in their…Continue reading »
May 20, 2009
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Gato Loco Leg 5 Blog #5
We woke to calm seas with no wind at all. Last night was a rough one. We spun…Continue reading »
May 20, 2009
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Gato Loco Leg 5 Blog #4
We woke to another gorgeous morning in Vee Cove. What lucky, lucky people we are! This morning the water was…Continue reading »
May 20, 2009
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Gato Loco Leg 5 Blog #3
We got another early start to Vee Cove, our next anchorage. It was a longer sail today, with about a…Continue reading »
May 20, 2009
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Gato Loco Leg 5 Blog #2
We set sail to our next anchorage, San Juanico. We raised the main sail, put the Gato Loco on autopilot…Continue reading »
May 20, 2009
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Gato Loco Leg 5 Blog #1-complete version
**Just to let you know, an unfinished version of Blog #1 was sent out by accident. This is the completed…Continue reading »
May 19, 2009
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Hope we’re making progress in getting updates flowing again…
After getting Heather in front of the Gato Loco computer to interpret messages from TelCel, we think we have problems…Continue reading »
May 15, 2009
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Home in Cholla, Overwhelmed by acts of kindness during our journey home
Frankie, Neely & Lowell are safely home in Cholla, Thursday May 14th Our journey home from Loreto was full of…Continue reading »
May 12, 2009
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Gato Loco Leg 5 Blog #1
Hola amigos! The start of Leg 5 began with Sally Dalton, Marilyn Haney and Lisa Wendt (me, AKA, Ms. Wendt)…Continue reading »
May 9, 2009
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Leg 4, The final days 🙁
Wednesday May 6 After a beautiful cool night in the Marquer anchorage we made our way to Loreto for provisions.…Continue reading »
May 7, 2009
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Neely’s Blog #3
I have meet some friends along the way like Virgil, he was about twice my size with big ears just…Continue reading »
May 7, 2009
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Leg 4 days 1-3 (Bill’s Birthday)
Welcome to Honeymoon cove (Sunday May 3rd). I'm writing this while playing Mexican Train, a dominois game, in Isla Coronoda.…Continue reading »
May 5, 2009
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Loreto Fest (Leg 3 day 6-7)
Friday May 2nd Time to make our way to the Loreto Fest anchorage at Puerto Escondido. It's 38 miles south…Continue reading »
May 3, 2009
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La Lancha & Bahia San Juanico (Leg3 day 5-6)
La Lancha Anchorage on Isla Carmen Night 2 of our Seawind Rally was spent in the La Lancha anchorage on…Continue reading »
May 1, 2009
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Bahia Salinas, Vee Cove & Puerto La Lancha on Isla Carmen (Leg3 day 3-4)
Seawind Rally Days As the world is held hostage by the swine flu the Gato Loco crew is joined by…Continue reading »
April 28, 2009
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Loreto & Punta Colorado on Isla Carmen (Leg3 day 1 – 2)
Tuesday April 28th. Flash back to Sunday.. We joined MoonDrifter crew to go to the farmers market in Loreto. The…Continue reading »
April 27, 2009
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Gato Loco’s Neely Update #2 (Life on board)
Neely Cruising Baja Well I got the crossing behind me and a full week on board. I do have…Continue reading »
April 26, 2009
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San Jaunico, Isla Coronados & Loreto (Leg 2 (6 &7)
Friday Leaving San Jaunico always requires leaving a token offering on the cruisers tree. Neely found a cool piece of…Continue reading »
April 24, 2009
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Mulege to San Jaunico (leg2 days 4-5)
Pod of 200+ dolphins feeding on our way to Isla San Ildefonso. With us for over an hour. Fishing report…Continue reading »
April 23, 2009
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Punta Chivato to Mulege (Leg 2 Day 3)
Hola from Mulege Our south anchorage of San Marcos has great protection but is a little buggie. They're out early…Continue reading »
April 22, 2009
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My first crossing of the Sea of Cortez (1st Neely Blog)
Well another sailing season has begun and I get to be part of the adventure. My parents and I drove…Continue reading »
April 21, 2009
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Santa Rosalia & Isla San Marcos (day 2)
Santa Rosalia ferry terminal across from the Singlar Marina . Day 1 ended with some serious exercise walking the quiet…Continue reading »
April 20, 2009
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Leg 1 Crew Clyde Betts’s report on his leg 1 experience
Once again I was fortunate to be invited back on another week aboard Gato Loco for the Baja '09 trip.…Continue reading »
April 19, 2009
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Baja09 Leg2 off to Great Start
9 AM Sunday morning, wind out of the NW at 8-10, seas 2', making 7+ motorsailing, 46kms remain of the…Continue reading »
April 19, 2009
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Leg 2 Underway at 5 AM (San Carlos to Santa Rosalia)
Victor & Leslie Rangel, Bill, Frankie, Neely & Lowell are onboard for Leg 2 as we pull away from Marina…Continue reading »
April 18, 2009
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Leg 1, day 7
Leg 1, Friday/Saturday, April 17,18 Ahoy! Woke early this morning to cool temps and light winds and readied the boat…Continue reading »
April 18, 2009
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Leg 1, day 6
Ahoy! Leg 1, day 6, April 16 Winds picked up during the night to about 16knts and cool air set…Continue reading »
April 18, 2009
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Leg 1, day 5
Ahoy! Leg 1, day 5, April 15 Woke this morning to swirling winds and fog climbing over some of the…Continue reading »
April 18, 2009
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Leg 1 day 4
Ahoy! Leg 1, Tuesday, April 14 The weather started getting rough, the tiny ship was tossed, if not for courage…Continue reading »
April 18, 2009
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Leg 1, Day 3
Ahoy! Leg 1, Monday, April 13 The crew aboard Gato Loco hope all had a wonderful Easter. Our Easter in…Continue reading »
April 16, 2009
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Sting Reay back in Penasco
Lowell here... I was wrong about Sting Reay still being with Gato Loco. I assumed since nothing was mentioned that…Continue reading »
April 15, 2009
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Gato Loco & Sting Reay made it to Bay of LA
Now I know what Gilligan went thru!! Had one nasty day going thru the channel from Puerto Refugio to Bay…Continue reading »
April 13, 2009
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Leg 1 Isla San Luis to Gonzaga
Ahoy! Leg 1, day 2 Gato Loco exited Puerto Penasco's harbor at 6:20pm with the sun, swells and wind on…Continue reading »
April 11, 2009
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Leg 1 Penasco to Isla San Luis
Ahoy! Here's to the beginning of another adventure aboard Gato Loco with friends and family. The owners Lowell and Frankie…Continue reading »
April 10, 2009
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Big Wind delays Leg 1 departure
Whale cruisin by the Cholla house at sunset background:#ddffdd;size:720x540 Thursday the weather was perfect. Bruce and Cynthia went sailing in…Continue reading »
April 7, 2009
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Baja09 starts this weekend (weather permitting)
The GatoLoco leg 1 crew (Bill, Cynthia, Clyde & Bruce) are hoping to head south on Friday night, sailing through…Continue reading »
March 31, 2009
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Mexico Travel
I'm sure some of our friends receiving our updates have concerns for the GatoLoco crews in light of recent national…Continue reading »
March 26, 2009
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Baja 09, GatoLoco’s Sixth Season to Venture South in the Sea of Cortez
A refection back "How GatoLoco Arrived in the Sea of Cortez" Wow, It's hard to believe we've been sailing GatoLoco…Continue reading »
March 19, 2009
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Spring ’09 cruise begins April 11
Ahoy sailors, The time is getting close so I thought I'd try to get you a little more excited! Our…Continue reading »
March 5, 2009
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Sting Reay will Sail with Gato Loco to San Carlos
Vintage photo of Shrimpers as we return from a sailing day in a 16kt breeze. Great News... Leg 1 will…Continue reading »
March 2, 2009
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Gato Loco back in the water in Ship Shape
Every day this past week Bill and I hung out at the Cabrales boat yard working on Gato Loco. It…Continue reading »
February 27, 2009
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Baja 09 Leg 3 Seawind Rally Plans taking shape up..
Kurt Jerman, our Seawind national sales manager out of San Diego, is organizing Seawind catamaran owners that will be in…Continue reading »
February 24, 2009
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Gato Loco runs aground in Puerto Penasco
Hola to all our Baja Amigos. Lets hope we never have to report running aground for real !! Gato Loco…Continue reading »
February 16, 2009
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GatoLoco’s Spring Sailing plans starting to take shape..
Hello to all our Baja Amigos. January Jam.... Great excuse for the Gato Loco crew to head for Cholla Bay.…Continue reading »
January 28, 2009
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Seawind Rally and Links to Gato Loco’s Baja 09 cruise
Here are highlight photos of the Seawind Rally background:#ddffdd;size:720x540 Here are links to our Baja 09 cruise now in…Continue reading »
January 22, 2009
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Loreto Fest Brings Seawind Sailors Together in Baja-v1
Potential cover photo ________________________________________________________________________ Loreto Fest Brings Seawind Sailors Together in Baja By Lowell McCulley Loreto Fest is an annual…Continue reading »
January 17, 2009
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Photo’s for Mark
Mark, I've gone through my photos for John & Patsy and only found 2 with them together. The best is…Continue reading »
January 15, 2009
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Crusin Baja 2009, The Seawind Rally
Thinking about a schedule... Kurt wants to do a Seawind Rally before Loreto Fest(April 30-May3). 2-3 Seawinds will be sailing…Continue reading »
August 30, 2008
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Perfect Summer Break – 3rd Annual West Coast Seawind Rally
Read about the 3rd Annual Seawind West Coast Rally (click here)Continue reading »
June 27, 2008
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Baja 08 Updates
Leg 8 - San Carlos to Puerto Penasco, Crew - Lowell, Sally, Suzanne and Lew (June 13 - 21) June…Continue reading »
June 22, 2008
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Home in Puerto Penasco
Gato Loco Leg 8 crew back in Puerto Penasco (Sat June 21st) It's near 4 AM and I hear Lew…Continue reading »
June 20, 2008
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Bahia Willard & Puertecitos
Wednesday... Winds blowing up the channel from Bay of LA gave us a good ride as usual in the morning.…Continue reading »
June 19, 2008
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Anchored In Puerto Refugio..
Wednesday June 18thJust after noon, we're mid way up Canal de Ballenas on our way from Bay of LA to…Continue reading »
June 17, 2008
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Big Winds on Isla Tiburon & On to Bay of LA
Monday June 16th With the main sail hoisted on the 3rd reef and no head sail Gato Loco eases out…Continue reading »
June 17, 2008
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Heading North from San Carlos
Lew, Lowell, Sally & Suzanne (Team Cholla Bay) Let this bus ride be over... I've been talking by phone with…Continue reading »
June 13, 2008
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Leg 8 – Team Cholla Bay on the final Leg
It was last October when this Baja 08 eight leg cruise "By Land and By Sea" began to take shape.…Continue reading »
June 9, 2008
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Muluge to San Carlos
Happy Birthday Xochitl's!!!! We love you Sally and are wishing we were all there helping you celebrate 15 years of…Continue reading »
June 8, 2008
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mulege
We woke early to the sound of Bill weighing anchor and the murmur of the motes. The wind is light…Continue reading »
June 8, 2008
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Concepcion Bay
Our anchorage last night was quiet and peaceful. We woke to a light breeze and of course, sunshine. We lounged…Continue reading »
June 8, 2008
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San Sebastion to Conception Bay.
San Sebastian Cove was good to us all night. We pulled anchor by 8:00, cleared the reef and headed Norte.…Continue reading »
June 6, 2008
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Heading to Puerto Penasco
Life is good on Baja as Neely and I enjoy a sunset on Conception Bay. Driving north from Loreto it…Continue reading »
June 4, 2008
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Loreto to San Juanico to San Sebastion
Hurray!! Alisa has arrived!! After being delayed on the Phoenix to Hermosillo flight and experiencing another delay in Hermosillo, they…Continue reading »
June 2, 2008
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Loreto Leg 7
Mike, Heather, and Brian arose early Thursday morning in Cholla Bay and headed south to San Carlos at 5:30 AM.…Continue reading »
June 1, 2008
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Leg 7 Launched Saturday Afternoon
Bill, Frankie, Neely and I headed north from La Ventana Friday morning for Loreto, a 400Km drive. It's been a…Continue reading »
May 30, 2008
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La Ventana – Back on the East Cape.(Thur May 29)
Homes on the north shore at La Ventana After two cool breezy days on the Pacific side we decided to…Continue reading »
May 27, 2008
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Scorpion Bay
Tuesday morning May 27th... Bill, Neely and Frankie are driving south on HW 1 back towards La Paz while I…Continue reading »
May 26, 2008
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Neely’s Second Baja Update.
Its been about a week since I said goodbye to all of Gato Loco crews and boy have I seen…Continue reading »
May 24, 2008
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Leg 5 – Team Ducky (Bill, Lindsay & Eve)
Sunday, 5/18 - Day 1: Eve and I arrived on Friday and met up with everyone, spent the day in…Continue reading »
May 24, 2008
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Back in La Paz Saturday May 24th
Savoring our last minutes on the cool Pacific, Frankie and Neely pose in front of the morning surfers after we…Continue reading »
May 23, 2008
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Cerritos Beach and Surf Camp on the West cape
Cerritos Beach and Surf Camp (resort) our first stop on the west cape turned out to be a perfect stop.…Continue reading »
May 22, 2008
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East Cape Update (May 19th – 20th)
Hello from Los Barriles on the east cape of Baja in game fishing country and the kite surfing capital of…Continue reading »
May 20, 2008
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Maps for the southern cape of Baja
The Gato Loco Crew. Leg 1 April 11-19, Crew: Lowell, Bill, Dave - Puerto Penasco to San Carlos Leg 2…Continue reading »
May 20, 2008
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The La Paz Update Catch-up
Tres Amigas in La Paz It's time to catch-up on our arrival and activities in La Paz. Our boat computer…Continue reading »
May 17, 2008
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Puerto Gatos to La Paz (May 13 -15)
Manuel, you're our guy.. Frankie holds one of 6 lobsters and a fish from Manuel. After a quiet night at…Continue reading »
May 15, 2008
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Leg 4 – Puerto Escondido – Puerto Gatos (May 11 -12)
Leg 4 starts Mother's day with us becalmed in Puerto Escondido. Crew change and provisions in place, we motored south…Continue reading »
May 14, 2008
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Neely’s Mother’s Day Update from Gato Loco
Hi, my name is Neely and this is my update... Thank goodness I didn't have to go in Pee Wee…Continue reading »
May 14, 2008
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Agua Verde to Pureto Escondido
Tres Amigos... A special thanks to Richard for his wonderful updates. It's very interesting to bring someone who travels the…Continue reading »
May 10, 2008
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Isla Monserrate to Agua Verde (Friday May 9th)
May 9th -an important day. We wake to an overcast sky, the first time there has been even a hint…Continue reading »
May 10, 2008
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Vee Cove, Isla Carmen to Isla Monserrate
........... Thursday morning......like no other one before. At 7.20 as the boat awakens, already the sky is an impossible blue…Continue reading »
May 9, 2008
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Wednesday 7th – San Juanico Cove to Carmen Is.
San Juanico Cove looks even better this morning. The wind has very conveniently shifted around to the north - perfect…Continue reading »
May 8, 2008
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San Jaunico with the wind at our back.
....Tuesday morning woke with clear blue sky and a gentle breeze after a pretty wild night with 30 plus knot…Continue reading »
May 6, 2008
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Anchored at Isla Coronado
Tuesday May 6th & we're setting isla Coronado relaxing after a night of wind. It was quiet for dinner and…Continue reading »
May 4, 2008
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San Juanico Cove to Puerto Ballandra, Final blog of Leg 2
Saturday May 3rd, 2008 Today was the last full day of Leg 2. We left San Juanico Cove and headed…Continue reading »
May 3, 2008
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San Sebastian to San Juanico Cove
Friday May 2nd, 2008 We left our little cove and headed south today. Not sure of the times. Very mellow…Continue reading »
May 3, 2008
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Conception Bay to San Sebastian
Thursday May 1st, 2008 Nice calm night at our anchorage in Conception Bay, Sails up at 8:42 am. As we…Continue reading »
May 3, 2008
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Gato Loco by land in Loreto (May 3rd)
Western desert view driving across Baja Pacific to the Sea of Cortez Thursday morning will be our last day on…Continue reading »
May 1, 2008
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Mulege to Conception Bay
Wednesday April 30th, 2008 Easy Night at anchorage in Mulege, we woke up and did some minor surgery on the…Continue reading »
May 1, 2008
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Gato Loco by Land in Guerrero Negro
The Gato Loco Land CruiseWednesday April 30 is a red flag high wind day in Arizona and it's time for…Continue reading »
April 30, 2008
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Gato Loco in Mulege (April 19th)
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 Monday morning we picked up additional crew members, Bruce and Cynthia also from Cholla Bay. Yesterdays…Continue reading »
April 29, 2008
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Baja08 Leg 2 Begns.. (Tue April 29th)
It's Tuesday morning April 29th and the Baja08 cruise resumes after attending a beautiful wedding in Cholla Bay. More on…Continue reading »
April 23, 2008
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Leg 1 Update links…
Since we were having problems with our email list service during the cruise we're sending an index list of updates…Continue reading »
April 20, 2008
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Flight back to Puerto Penasco (Saturday April 19th)
Sailing to San Carlos from Puerto Penasco took us 6 days. Today we jumped into the the seat of…Continue reading »
April 19, 2008
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Leg 3 Starts Today (Sunday May 4th)
Yesterday (Saturday) we meet up with Richard & Kerry mid-day. They had a good but long trip from Sydney and…Continue reading »
April 19, 2008
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South Bound on the Sonoran Coast. (Thur April 17th)
We woke up Thursday to see what our anchorage looks like. Arriving after dark with moon light all seemed well…Continue reading »
April 17, 2008
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Tiburon to Sonoran Coast (goodbye Baja)
North East Willard anchorage on the SW corner of Isla Tiburon Tuesday afternoon sail from Isla Partida to Isla Tiburon…Continue reading »
April 16, 2008
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Bay of LA to Isla Tiburon (April 15)
Four whales surfacing together as we cross to Isla Tiburon Tuesday. We sailed away from Bay of LA around 2…Continue reading »
April 14, 2008
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Canal de Ballenas to Bay of LA
Yes, I remember Canal de Ballenas between Isla La Guarda and Baja. Last year we had big winds sailing north…Continue reading »
April 14, 2008
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Willard Bay to Bay of LA (islands)
Sunday Morning April 13 (morning services held with Turbo Ocho tunes, concluded with a rousing rendition of Manana) Back to…Continue reading »
April 12, 2008
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Friday April 11th – Puerto Penasco to Willard Bay.
12kt wind on our starboard steer from the north @ 8:30 allowing us to motor sail with dual head sail…Continue reading »
April 11, 2008
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First leg begins…
It's late Thursday night and Gato Loco has gone quiet as I write this. The alarm is set for 4…Continue reading »
April 9, 2008
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Baja 08 cruising starts Friday
Let the Baja 08 Cruise begin..... It's been a long birthday week in Cholla Bay with the libations flowing. Finally…Continue reading »
March 14, 2008
- Friends of Gato Loco at JJ’s Cantina during 07 BigFun Continue reading » February 21, 2008
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Thinking about crewing on Gato Loco during the Baja 08 Cruise??
We thought it would be fun to extend our spring Baja cruising opening up opportunities for our friends to join…Continue reading »
February 3, 2008
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Cruisin to Baja 08, by Land and by Sea
Holidays over, the itch always begins to get back on the Sea of Cortez for me. Visions of last summers…Continue reading »
February 3, 2008
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Baja Travel Information
Basic info travel info to Loreto (Thanks Steve) www.alaskaair.com Los Angeles(LAX) to Loreto(LTO); T,Th,F,Su; flights on a 737 non-stop www.delta.com…Continue reading »
February 1, 2008
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Rockin the Hudson Revisited
Cruisin with the Peacemakers on the river Hudson on concert boat The Temptress (July 30, 2007) Last July in New…Continue reading »
January 13, 2008
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Frankie & Peggy runs & walks the PF Chang’s 1/2 Marathon
Frankie has so much excess energy she's decided to do a 1/2 marathon. The PF Chang's marathon is a huge…Continue reading »
October 31, 2007
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Cruisin with Al in Greece Update list
June 2007 22: “Crusin with Alâ€, Summer Vacation 2007 July 2007 17: Cruise to Greek Islands begins. 22: On the…Continue reading »
September 18, 2007
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Cruisin with Al media page
Hi, Watch our short slide show from our Greece trip! Thanks to Kenny and Katrina for letting me use…Continue reading »
September 11, 2007
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Back to the Heat
Rocky Mountain National Park I'm writing this from our home in Phoenix after arriving yesterday (Monday) morning, driving down from…Continue reading »
September 6, 2007
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In the Colorado Mountains
Hello from the Rocky Mountain National Park just above Estes Park Colorado. We've been on the move since the last…Continue reading »
September 1, 2007
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West Bound (a family update)
Heading for Denver Co. (A family update) First order of business, returning to Gallatin, was to spend time with our…Continue reading »
August 24, 2007
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Rested in Missouri
Gallatin Missouri Yes, we've been chilling in Gallatin since flying back from Rome last Monday. We're both doing well and…Continue reading »
August 21, 2007
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Western coast of Italy
The Steep Amalfi Coast It's early Sunday morning and I'm setting on the terrace of our hotel perched on a…Continue reading »
August 21, 2007
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Heading to the Western Tyrrhenian Sea Coast
Tropea & Pizzo We we were amazed how quickly you can move from the east coast to the west coast…Continue reading »
August 17, 2007
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Frankie’s Grandfather’s Village
Caulonia .Driving to Caulonia we drove east to the Ionian Sea passing through Crotone and then driving down the Ionian…Continue reading »
August 17, 2007
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In Frankie’s Grandmother’s birth place
San Giovanni in Fiore We made way from Rome 9ish Wed an Italian holiday with the streets empty and hit…Continue reading »
August 15, 2007
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Escape from Rome
Driving in Italy The streets of Rome are nearly empty with most Romans on holidays and tomorrow (Wed) a national…Continue reading »
August 15, 2007
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Seawind Cal photos for consideration
Full res photos downloadable by clicking on pictures in this post.... Lowell ================================== ============================================= Gato Loco Anchored Vee Cove near…Continue reading »
August 14, 2007
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Rome Update 2
Day2 in Rome .Day two started with a visit to th Vatican with an unusual twist. Al's cousin who lives…Continue reading »
August 14, 2007
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Rome day one
Our last morning in Greece we said farwell to our cruise mates and made our way to the Athens airport.…Continue reading »
August 11, 2007
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Hiking in Meteora
Brian, Heather & Bill's trip to the Meteora Monastary By Heather .After hearing that Athens was one of the most…Continue reading »
August 11, 2007
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Aegina – Our last Greek island
Hydra II Crew entering Aegine Harbor .It's Friday our last day of sailing. Wow where did the week go! We're…Continue reading »
August 9, 2007
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Spetses – Poros
On to Spetses & Poros Islands . . . . .Problems.. As we started to leave for Spetses, Hydra III…Continue reading »
August 8, 2007
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Party time in Ermioni
Party time in Ermioni (Guest writer Carol Keeber) .I think it would be safe to say that we all fell…Continue reading »
August 6, 2007
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Off to the Islands
In the Soronic Gulf (part 1) . . . . .It's Monday morning and we're all sleeping late after celebrating…Continue reading »
August 3, 2007
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Athens
Athens (sorry, not much time to proof read) Hello from Athens where 10 of our 15 cruise mates have joined…Continue reading »
July 30, 2007
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On the Road to Greece (In NYC)
In New York City We flew through Washington DC to get to New York. After DC ground delays & flying…Continue reading »
July 26, 2007
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On the Road to Greece (In Gallatin Missouri)
Ready for the first leg by air.. It's Thursday our last day before beginning the first leg of the…Continue reading »
July 22, 2007
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On the Road to Greece (In the 4 Corners area.)
Cool, Cool, Cool After boiling as we finished packing to get out of Phoenix we've found some very nice weather…Continue reading »
July 17, 2007
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Cruise to Greek Islands begins.
Boy it's hot in Phoenix (115 today)!! Time to get out of here!! Frankie and I have been doing forced…Continue reading »
July 1, 2007
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Gato Loco, A Seawind 1000 Sailing the Sea of Cortez
Full res photos downloadable by clicking on picture in this post. Oct 18... Lowell Peter, There is a draft for…Continue reading »
June 22, 2007
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“Crusin with Al”, Summer Vacation 2007
Hello to our sailing friends.. Some of the Gato Loco crew will be sailing the Greek Islands early August. This…Continue reading »
June 17, 2007
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Greece Facts
Full country name: Hellenic Republic Area: 131,944 sq km Population: 10.3 million Capital city: Athens (pop approx. 3.7 million) People:…Continue reading »
June 16, 2007
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Greece History Timeline
7000 B.C. First Stone Age settlements in mainland Greece. 2500 B.C. Bronze Age is effective on mainland and some islands.…Continue reading »
June 7, 2007
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Road Warrior Equipment
Many people are curious what I use and how I send updates from Gato Loco and other remote locations.…Continue reading »
June 2, 2007
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Day Sailing in Penasco, May 26
Memorial Weekend Nephews Scott & Brad with Scott's friend Scott and Brad's friends Donny and Richard spent the weekend with…Continue reading »
June 1, 2007
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Day Sailing on Gato Loco May 31, 2007
Puerto Penasco, May 31, 2007 Brian, Heather, Brian's brother Jim, his wife Linda and Linda's sister in law Sue…Continue reading »
May 23, 2007
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Baja Cruise 07 Updates Index
Spring 07 Sailing Season Starting (introduction) Cruise starts tomorrow, April 15th (Sun) Nothing heard from Gato Loco, April 19th (Thur)…Continue reading »
May 21, 2007
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Puertecitos & the Crossing home to Puerto Penasco, May 18th (Fri)
Cruisin North to Penasco Puertecitos & the Crossing home to Puerto Penasco, May 18th (Fri) Puertecitos at sunrise as Gato…Continue reading »
May 19, 2007
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Willard Bay & Isla San Louis, May 17th (Thur)
Cruisin North to Penasco Homes on South Beach at Willard Bay Willard Bay & Isla San Louis, May 17th (Thur)…Continue reading »
May 16, 2007
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Bahia de Los Angles, May 16th (Wed)
Cruisin North to Penasco Bahia de Los Angles, May 16th (Wed) (Tuesday) We checked our fuel tanks for the third…Continue reading »
May 15, 2007
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Kino Bay Crew Change, May 14th – 15th (Mon – Tue)
Cruisin North to Penasco Kino Bay Crew Change, May 14th (Mon) Another good crossing!! Sunday we crossed the Sea to…Continue reading »
May 13, 2007
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Windy night at Trinidad, Heading for Kino, May 13th, (Sun)
Cruisin North to Kino Windy night at Trinidad, Heading for Kino, May 13th, (Sun) Happy Mother's Day. Here's some special…Continue reading »
May 12, 2007
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Arriving Santa Rosalia, May 11th (Fri)
Cruisin North to Kino Arriving Santa Rosalia, May 11th (Fri) The Mulege river/estuary is beautiful but not recommend for swimming…Continue reading »
May 11, 2007
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Bahia San Sebastian, heading back to Mulege, May 10th (Thur)
Cruisin North to Kino Bahia San Sebastian, heading back to Mulege, May 10th (Thur) Spinnaker socked as we arrived at…Continue reading »
May 9, 2007
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North bound, May the, (Wed)
Cruising North to Kino North bound, May the, (Wed) Yesterday, our 15 mile leg from Loreto to I. Carmen's north…Continue reading »
May 8, 2007
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New Crew in Loreto, May 7th (Mon)
Cruisin North Bound Crew Change in Loreto, May 7th (Mon) Monday is our transition day. Morning ham radio net weather…Continue reading »
May 7, 2007
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Loreto Fest report, May 5-6 (Sat/Sun)
Loreto Fest report, May 5-6 (Sat/Sun) Saturday up at 6:30 to run Steve to the dinghy dock catching his taxi…Continue reading »
May 5, 2007
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Loreto Fest, May 4th (Fri)
Cruisin to Loreto Fest Loreto Fest, May 4th (Fri) Our arrival to Loreto Fest 4 PM yesterday was in light…Continue reading »
May 3, 2007
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Isla Carmen north shore, May 2 (Wed)
Cruisin to Loreto Fest Loreto for supplies then destination Isla Carmen north shore, May 2 (Wed) Dam I wish this…Continue reading »
May 1, 2007
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Headin to Isla Coronodo May 1st (Tue)
Cruisin to Loreto Fest Headin to Isla Coronado May 1st (Tue) 8:30... Wep-ee! 18-20kt winds out of the SW off…Continue reading »
April 30, 2007
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Destination Bahia San Sebastian, April 30 (Mon)
Cruisin to Loreto Fest Destination Bahia San Sebastian, April 30 (Mon) Bahia Conception can be as smooth as a lake…Continue reading »
April 30, 2007
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Headin into Bahia Conception, April 29th (Sun)
Cruisin to Loreto Fest Headin into Bahia Conception, April 29th (Sun) Some final…Continue reading »
April 29, 2007
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Hello New Day in Mulege (moo-la-hay) April 28th
Cruisin to Loreto Fest Hello New Day in Mulege (moo-la-hay) Sat. April 28th We're anchored just inside the river inlet…Continue reading »
April 27, 2007
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Crossing to Mulege – April 27th
Cruisin to Loreto Fest Crossing to Mulege (Moo-la-hay) - April 27th "Hello New Day" quoting a sailing friend. Sunrise as…Continue reading »
April 27, 2007
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April 26, Readying to cross to Mulege, Baja
Cruisin to Loreto Fest April 26th, Marina San Carlos Great job guys! Reading Bill and Dave's big update for their…Continue reading »
April 26, 2007
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Bill & Dave’s Big Adventure to San Carlos
Cruising to San Carlos Monday, April 16, 2007 It's 5:00, Dave and I (Bill) are heading out of Puerto Penasco…Continue reading »
April 25, 2007
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Baja07 Cruise, Leg to Loreto Fest begins tomorrow
Cruisin to Loreto Fest April 25th, Phoenix To say we're anxious is down playing the mood a bit. The crew…Continue reading »
April 21, 2007
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Gato Loco arrived in Bay of LA today.
Cruisin to San Carlos April 20, Phoenix (Lowell here) Good news.. Today I received an email from Bill &…Continue reading »
April 19, 2007
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April 19th, Nothing heard from Gato Loco
Cruisin to San Carlos April 19th, Phoenix Az (Lowell here) Nothing heard from Gato Loco yet. I'm hoping they arrive…Continue reading »
April 16, 2007
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Cruise starts tomorrow
Cruisin to San Carlos Sunday April 15, Cholla Bay Mexico (near Puerto Penasco) It's time to start our Baja 07…Continue reading »
April 14, 2007
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Our new Palapas
Friday we had workers from the state of Nayarit south of Puerto Vallarta and install palapas over the covered parking,…Continue reading »
April 9, 2007
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April 8th
Birthday Week 07 April 8th Big winds cancelled our sail to Bird Island. Cool in Cholla, we've got the long…Continue reading »
April 8, 2007
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Background test
BajaAmigos Welcome to the BajaAmigos mail list delivering email updates from the crew of the catamaran Gata Loco. To subscribe…Continue reading »
April 6, 2007
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Birthday Week 07 (April 5th)
Birthday Week 07 April 5th ... Trip to Mayan PlaceContinue reading »
April 3, 2007
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Spring 07 Sailing Season Starting #3
BajaAmigos Welcome to the BajaAmigos mail list delivering email updates from the crew of the catamaran Gata Loco. To subscribe…Continue reading »
August 26, 2006
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1st Annual Seawind West Coast Rally ( by Lowell McCulley)
It's late July and the weather is sweltering in Phoenix when I received a phone call from our friendly west…Continue reading »
June 10, 2006
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Greece promotional article with lots of information on sailing the islands.
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June 10, 2006
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Frankie’s dentist is from Greece
Frankie's dentist is from Greece and gave her their recent travel itinerary and tips and reccomendations. Very interesting.Continue reading »
March 14, 2006
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Coyotes Win!
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April 10, 2004
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Bahia De Los Angeles Cruise April 4-11 2004. Bill, Carlton & Beth
Gato Loco - The Bahia De Los Angeles Cruise Gato Loco on the way to Bahia Los Angeles April 4-10,…Continue reading »
January 17, 2004
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Gato Loco – Whale watching in Puerto Penasco
4 miles off Sandy Beach resorts and Puerto Penasco - January 17th 2004 A pod of finback whales have been…Continue reading »
December 31, 2003
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Gato Loco New Years Trip 2002-2003
Happy New Year to All from the crew of Gato Loco.. Gato Loco is on the move for New Years.…Continue reading »
October 17, 2003
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Conquering Baja, The Final Leg – Oct 2003
The greatest thing Gato Loco provides is a constant urge to venture to uncharted waters. I think we all already…Continue reading »
July 15, 2003
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Gato Loco – The Mulege Cruise July 2 – 13, 2003
Gato Loco - The Mulege Cruise July 2 – 13, 2003… . Gato Loco is moving to a safer port…Continue reading »
April 14, 2003
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The Anniversary Cruise–33 Years
Gato Loco is on the move again. Lowell and Frankie are taking close friends Walt and Kathy and Murril and…Continue reading »
February 13, 2003
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Getting to know Gato Loco in Ensenada
Looking from Cruise Port Marina towards down town Ensenada (4th of July) Captain Frankie.. Eric at the helm… Dave’s parade…Continue reading »
February 1, 2003
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Web master… Lowell McCulley
And Chief HTML hacker.. I hope you enjoy our site. I’ve been taking digital pictures for years…Continue reading »
January 30, 2003
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Ricardo really likes La Paz!!
Jan 30 2003 Nancy and I had a great time in La Paz (the peace), weather was absolutely perfect…Continue reading »
November 10, 2002
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Gato Loco sails the Baja Haha from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas
Fleet in Bahia Turtle bay By: Lowell McCulley Welcome to the adventures of Gato Loco. The first part of…Continue reading »
May 29, 2002
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Gato Loco Arrives May 29th 2002
Gato Loco arrives in Long Beach May 30th Big Fun!!! Gato Loco arrived May 30. Rick flew to Long…Continue reading »
thanks for the web sight ! – I like following your adventures, maybe some day ill get to join you all.
Smooth sailing and a bug less trip. I hope Lynnie has plenty of flip flops in case they find a new home along the way… Why is that she always loses one? Wish I was there to share in the great food to be had and laughter. Love you Jeffrey and Lynn. Can’t wait for the next update to hear all about the silliness enjoyed! Call me when you have a chance. I’m sure Bella and Cici are missing you big time. (If I had them I’d post pics of them ??)
Smooth sailing and a bug less trip. I hope Lynnie has plenty of flip flops in case they find a new home along the way… Why is that she always loses one? Wish I was there to share in the great food to be had and laughter. Love you Jeffrey and Lynn. Can’t wait for the next update to hear all about the silliness enjoyed! Call me when you have a chance. I’m sure Bella and Cici are missing you big time. (If I had them I’d post pics of them ??)
Smooth sailing and a bug less trip. I hope Lynnie has plenty of flip flops in case they find a new home along the way… Why is that she always loses one? Wish I was there to share in the great food to be had and laughter. Love you Jeffrey and Lynn. Can’t wait for the next update to hear all about the silliness enjoyed! Call me when you have a chance. I’m sure Bella and Cici are missing you big time. (If I had them I’d post pics of them ??)
Smooth sailing and a bug less trip. I hope Lynnie has plenty of flip flops in case they find a new home along the way… Why is that she always loses one? Wish I was there to share in the great food to be had and laughter. Love you Jeffrey and Lynn. Can’t wait for the next update to hear all about the silliness enjoyed! Call me when you have a chance. I’m sure Bella and Cici are missing you big time. (If I had them I’d post pics of them ??)